NYACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Board of Education

PUBLIC WORKSHOP MEETING

Tuesday, January 3, 2006

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

7:30 P.M.

AGENDA

7:30

  1. Public Convening of Board of Education

  2. Pledge of Allegiance

  3. President’s Report

  4. Student Representative’s Report

  5. Superintendent’s Report

  6. Board of Education Reports

  7. Board of Education New Business

  8. Response to Prior Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

  9. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns

7:45  WORKSHOP:

  1. Citizens’ Proposals, Questions, and Concerns on Workshop Items.

  2. Superintendent’s Status Report

9:15  ACTION:

  1. Citizens’ Comments, Questions, and Concerns on Action Items.

Business

  1. Treasurer’s Report,  11/05
  2. Business Functions:

  • Budget Status Report,   11/05

  • Revenue Status Report,  11/05

  • Co-Curricular Activity Fund,  11/05

  1. Bond Resolution Authorizing Payment of a Real Property Tax Refund.

  2. Resolution to approve Authorization of 2005-06 Association Memberships.

  3. Resolution to approve Award of Nyack High School Theatre Lighting               Upgrade Bid 2005

Instruction

  1. Resolution to approve Special Education Impartial Hearing Settlement.

Personnel

  1. Staff Resignation
  • Elizabeth Nawoschik, Teaching Assistant, Valley Cottage Elementary, effective, 12/16/05.
  1. Staff Appointments
  • Marsha Smith, Biology Teacher, High School, effective 01/03/06.
  • Elizabeth Nawoschik, Clerk Typist, Middle School, effective, 01/03/06.
  1. Revision of Previous Retirement Date
  • Jeanette Kautz, Senior Clerk Typist, Administration Building, effective, 03/31/08.
  • Gail Gokey, Clerk Typist, Liberty Elementary, effective 06/30/06.
  1. Co-Curricular Advisorship
  • Jay Frechette, Middle School Advisor, Guitar Club, effective 09/01/05.
  1. Rescind Board of Education Action
  • Paul Bailey, J.V. Wrestling Coach, at the 12/06/05 Board of Education meeting.
  1. Resolution to Appoint Temporary CSE Chairperson

10:00

  1. Adjourn to Executive Session.

11:00

  1. Reconvene to Public Session and Adjourn.

POLICY FOR PARTICIPATION:

The Nyack Board of Education considers the concerns of community members to be an important part of its decision making process and encourages public participation in Board meetings.

Regular Business Meetings:

  • The Board invites public comments on any subject at each regular business meeting.  When possible and appropriate, the Board also   encourages joint Community/Board discussion at this time.

  • The Board invites members of the community to speak on action items at each meeting as indicated on the agenda.

  • We ask that individual comments be limited to three minutes.

  • All expressed concerns will be considered by the Board though there will be no personal or direct response at this time.

Workshop Sessions:

  • These sessions provide opportunities for the public to observe the Board at work.

  • The Board invites comments, suggestions, and concerns from the public at each session.

  • We ask that individual comments be limited to three minutes.

School District Goals:

Goal 1 – CHALLENGE all students to reach their highest potential.

Goal 2 – ENCOURAGE ongoing professional development of staff.  Create development opportunities for staff members so that they strive to be lifelong learners and grow as positive educational role models.

Goal 3 - SUPPORT students’ efforts to learn and grow by ensuring a safe and caring environment in all buildings.

Goal 4 - FOSTER a reciprocal communication process between staff and the community about District goals, programs and achievements, promoting understanding of school programs and support of all our students.

Goal 5 - NURTURE a climate that encourages harmonious relationships among all school district constituencies, as well as  respect for diverse cultures, and lifestyles.

Goal 6 - INVEST fiscal resources responsibly and effectively to accomplish the District’s mission.